en http://digital.vpr.net/term/summer-school-series https://static.feedpress.com/logo/vpr-summer-school.jpg Education/Courses nonadult A Podcast From Vermont Public Radio Vermont Public Radio Vermont Public Radio Each week throughout the summer we find knowledgeable tutors to teach you a new skill, or help refine one you already possess. A Podcast From Vermont Public Radio 1017343057 http://digital.vpr.net/term/summer-school-series Each week throughout the summer we find knowledgeable tutors to teach you a new skill, or help refine one you already possess. en Tue, 29 Jun 2021 19:09:26 +0000 NPR Digital Services RSS Generator 0.94 Summer School Series Summer School Series webmaster@vpr.net Each week throughout the summer we find knowledgeable tutors to teach you a new skill, or help refine one you already possess. no It's Summer School from Vermont Edition ! Each week throughout the season we find knowledgeable tutors to teach you a new skill, or help refine one you already possess. no webmaster@vpr.net https://vpr.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net/post/summer-school-how-climb-tree?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=feedpress.me&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+vpr-summer-school You don't have to be an adult to be an expert in something. In fact, sometimes kids are the best teachers, especially when it comes to skills that require adults to use muscles they may not have tried flexing in a couple of decades. In this Summer School jlindholm@vpr.net (jlindholm) 47163 as https://vpr.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net Thu, 23 Aug 2018 20:54:34 +0000 Jane Lindholm 182 no https://vpr.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net/post/summer-school-how-sausage-made?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=feedpress.me&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+vpr-summer-school There's the old adage that you never want to know how the sausage is made. But in this case, we do! In this Summer School lesson we get tips on how to make the perfect sausage from Wesley Genovart, co-owner of restaurants Honey Pie and SOLO Farm & jlindholm@vpr.net (jlindholm) 47143 as https://vpr.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net Wed, 22 Aug 2018 21:19:29 +0000 Ric Cengeri 242 no https://vpr.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net/post/summer-school-how-hunt-mushrooms?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=feedpress.me&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+vpr-summer-school VPR's Robert Resnik, one of Vermont's foremost wild mushroom experts, shares his philosophical approach to learning about mushrooms in this Summer School session. klanderson@vpr.net (Kari Anderson) 47142 as https://vpr.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net Wed, 22 Aug 2018 21:11:39 +0000 Kari Anderson 231 no https://vpr.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net/post/summer-school-how-weld?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=feedpress.me&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+vpr-summer-school In this edition of Summer School we learn the art and science of arc welding with Joe Slaimen. anoyes@vpr.net (Amy Kolb Noyes) 47107 as https://vpr.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net Mon, 20 Aug 2018 19:50:50 +0000 Amy Kolb Noyes 246 no https://vpr.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net/post/summer-school-how-fix-clock?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=feedpress.me&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+vpr-summer-school In the digital age, building and repairing clocks is an increasingly lost art. However, there are still those who retain a fascination with the beauty and complexity of keeping a timepiece running smoothly. klanderson@vpr.net (Kari Anderson) 39035 as https://vpr.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net Wed, 24 Aug 2016 20:04:36 +0000 Kari Anderson 213 no https://vpr.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net/post/game-theory-how-table-top-and-board-games-came-back-vogue?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=feedpress.me&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+vpr-summer-school Families have spent countless hours playing Monopoly, Sorry, and Chutes and Ladders. And while those games are timeless, board games and table-top games have evolved and have seen a resurgence. szind@vpr.net (Steve Zind) 39045 as https://vpr.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net Wed, 24 Aug 2016 16:00:00 +0000 2750 no https://vpr.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net/post/summer-school-how-make-doughnuts?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=feedpress.me&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+vpr-summer-school The first time Michelle Cunningham sold her homemade doughnuts at the Burlington Farmers' Market, she made too few. After selling out before noon, she realized there was a market in Vermont for high-quality doughnuts made from local ingredients. mmalone@vpr.net (mmalone) 38947 as https://vpr.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net Tue, 16 Aug 2016 18:59:42 +0000 Annie Russell 242 no https://vpr.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net/post/summer-school-falconry?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=feedpress.me&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+vpr-summer-school Long before guns were invented, humans developed other approaches to hunt wild prey. The art of falconry is believed to have originated in China some 4,000 years ago. For our "Summer School" series , we took a trip to the Green Mountain Falconry School in mmalone@vpr.net (mmalone) 38838 as https://vpr.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net Mon, 08 Aug 2016 19:51:21 +0000 Kathleen Masterson 236 no https://vpr.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net/post/summer-school-how-attend-renaissance-fair-or-how-be-rennie?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=feedpress.me&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+vpr-summer-school Renaissance fairs pop up all over the country in the summertime, attracting so-called "rennies" donning their period garb and talking like Shakespeare. For this installment of our "Summer School" series , we spent some time at the Vermont Renaissance mmalone@vpr.net (mmalone) 38608 as https://vpr.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net Wed, 20 Jul 2016 21:03:23 +0000 Alex Keefe 241 no https://vpr.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net/post/summer-school-how-wash-dog?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=feedpress.me&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+vpr-summer-school Pet owners will find this installment of "Summer School" particularly helpful as we learn how to wash a dog. Cheyeann Crossman, the director of animal care at the Rutland County Humane Society in Pittsford, is conducting this lesson with the assistance of mmalone@vpr.net (mmalone) 38543 as https://vpr.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net Mon, 11 Jul 2016 20:48:38 +0000 Ric Cengeri 231 no https://vpr.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net/post/summer-school-how-make-paint?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=feedpress.me&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+vpr-summer-school This week in our "Summer School" series , we get a lesson in how to make paint from scratch. There's no food coloring here though. Instead, Montpelier-based wildcrafting artist Nick Neddo is here to teach us how you can use stones to create a unique mmalone@vpr.net (mmalone) 38411 as https://vpr.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net Tue, 28 Jun 2016 19:14:28 +0000 Jane Lindholm 248 no https://vpr.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net/post/summer-school-how-shoot-bow-and-arrow?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=feedpress.me&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+vpr-summer-school We are kicking off our "Summer School" series with a lesson in archery. It’s a sport that gets a lot of practice at this time of year, since learning to shoot a bow and arrow is a staple of summer camp programming. mmalone@vpr.net (mmalone) 38313 as https://vpr.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net Tue, 21 Jun 2016 15:04:15 +0000 Melody Bodette 169 no https://vpr.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net/post/summer-school-how-drive-stick-shift?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=feedpress.me&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+vpr-summer-school Most new cars in the United States have an automatic transmission. So driving a stick shift is something fewer and fewer people in this country know how to do. And it can be a little intimidating to think about learning, especially as an adult. aevancie@vpr.net (aevancie) 34892 as https://vpr.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net Mon, 17 Aug 2015 20:36:26 +0000 Jane Lindholm 219 no https://vpr.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net/post/summer-school-how-pack-backpacking?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=feedpress.me&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+vpr-summer-school The thought of setting off into the woods with only the gear on your back can be a bit daunting. There's the danger of over-packing, which can lead to sore shoulders, or of forgetting something and being unprepared for what nature throws at you. elucey@vpr.net (Erin Lucey) 34748 as https://vpr.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net Mon, 03 Aug 2015 19:11:10 +0000 Erin Lucey 216 no https://vpr.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net/post/summer-school-how-catch-night-crawlers?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=feedpress.me&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+vpr-summer-school Most of the night crawers sold at bait shops are imported from Canada. However, your backyard has a plentiful supply of them. All it takes is a flashlight and a little stealth to catch your own. szind@vpr.net (Steve Zind) 34694 as https://vpr.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net Fri, 31 Jul 2015 13:56:31 +0000 Steve Zind 203 no https://vpr.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net/post/summer-school-how-tell-ghost-story?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=feedpress.me&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+vpr-summer-school Nothing says summer quite like a good ghost story. But what could be worse than sitting around a campfire, having your turn come up to spin a tale, and drawing a blank? Or worse, telling a story that just isn't scary? elucey@vpr.net (Erin Lucey) 34578 as https://vpr.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net Mon, 20 Jul 2015 18:34:38 +0000 Sam Gale Rosen 279 no https://vpr.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net/post/summer-school-how-tune-piano?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=feedpress.me&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+vpr-summer-school Many people inherit an old piano that ends up gathering dust in the corner of the living room. It's the job of a piano tuner to get under the lid to take care of such a complex and sensitive instrument. klanderson@vpr.net (Kari Anderson) 34515 as https://vpr.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net Mon, 13 Jul 2015 19:24:14 +0000 Kari Anderson 216 no https://vpr.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net/post/summer-school-how-make-injera?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=feedpress.me&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+vpr-summer-school If you've ever tried Ethiopian or Eritrean cuisine, you know that the spongy, tangy bread that comes with the meal ​— the injera ​— is just as good as the main event. Mulu Tewelde, an Eritrean native who now lives in South Burlington, shared her recipe aevancie@vpr.net (aevancie) 34417 as https://vpr.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net Mon, 06 Jul 2015 17:49:01 +0000 Jane Lindholm 235 no https://vpr.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net/post/summer-school-how-talk-your-kids-about-sex?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=feedpress.me&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+vpr-summer-school If you're a parent, the thought of talking to your kids about sex might strike fear into your heart. But you should be having these conversations by the time your kids are in first grade, according to Cindy Pierce . aevancie@vpr.net (Angela Evancie) 34336 as https://vpr.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net Tue, 30 Jun 2015 19:08:26 +0000 Angela Evancie 254 no https://vpr.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net/post/summer-school-how-transition-triathlon?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=feedpress.me&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+vpr-summer-school The idea of competing in a triathlon may be daunting when considering the miles of swimming, cycling and running that lie before the finish line. Beyond that, athletes must be prepared on race day to transition between all three events in the most elucey@vpr.net (Erin Lucey) 34278 as https://vpr.drupal.publicbroadcasting.net Mon, 22 Jun 2015 20:34:12 +0000 Patti Daniels 336 no